The Essential Surface Design Toolbox
Fall Lecture Series
Water-based Resists
Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
Learning how to use simple and inexpensive water-based resists like glue, flour, and soy wax expands the surface design options, whether your preferred medium is dye, paint or a combination of both. In this entertaining and informative lecture I will introduce you to each of these products in addition to what is available commercially.
Simple products. Stunning results.
Behind the Scenes with Fiber Reactive Dyes
Tuesday October 14th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
A basic working knowledge of fiber reactive dyes is a good thing and you can accomplish alot with very little real understanding. But there is so much more! In this lecture I will take you behind the scenes and explain aspects of the dyes you may never have known before. I will also share numerous experiments done by students of my Mastery Program from 2009 - 2019 – each of which was designed to explore how the dyes “work” at a deeper level.
You may already know a lot about MX dyes, but come along with me.
This is a great refresher and reminder, in addition to sharing explorations that will expand your understanding of these versatile and remarkable dyes!
Using Discharging Agents Safely and Effectively
Tuesday September 30th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
Removing dye color with bleach, DeColourant, Thiox or Rit Color remover is seductive. The shadow and light effect can greatly enhance a rather blah length of cloth!
But these products deserve respect. Each can be hazardous to your health. In this essential guide to discharging I will explain each of the possible products and walk through how to use them safely while achieving exciting results.
All About Black
Tuesday October 28th, 2025 2:00-3:30 PM
Black is an essential contributor to lots of fiber and mixed media pieces. In this lecture I will talk about the best practices for dyeing true black on cloth, and then introduce a broader discussion into black pigments, paints, acrylic inks and India Ink.
I’ll end with a discussion about how to use black effectively in your work, whether it is stitching, mixed media or art quilting.
The Rolling Stones had it right – Paint it Black!
Individual tickets are $20 or purchase the series for $65 and save!
As is always true, my lectures will be recorded so you can watch them at your convenience, even if you can’t be there live. Each lecture lasts ninety minutes and there will be plenty of time at the end for comments and questions.
Write to me if you have questions, and sign up now.
Won’t it be great to have this to anticipate when the seasons shift and we turn toward the end of the year?
What people are saying
“I don't recall ever having such a clear, well-presented, understandable lecture.
Your approach to color, definitions, relationships and explanations has been immediately valuable.”
— Geri C., Online Lecture Series: Cracking the Color Code